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Staff Engineer – Electrical Component System and Design Engineer

Full Time Remote

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Job Description

Job Description Summary

Find excitement by continuing your career at GE Aerospace! As a staff engineer in electrical system components, you will have the opportunity to support current key defense systems and develop next generation technologies! The Evendale Large Military Electrical Systems team is responsible for the design, support, and problem solving for electrical components and electrical systems for many legacy military applications. Additionally, the team is responsible for new design and technology upgrades as well as advanced technology demonstration and support. This team has the rare opportunity for exposure to the entire life cycle of military aviation products and requires the unique combination of technical expertise, influencing skills, and project management.

Job Description

Roles and Responsibilities

As an electrical systems component owner, you will:

  • Take full ownership of a range of hardware as you develop expertise and sharpen critical engineering skills required to succeed in the industry.
  • Manage individual projects as part of cross-functional teams including creating and updating proposal documents, leading design reviews, and reviewing technical information
  • Usher critical technology through the full design process from concept to production
  • Verify and document that electrical components from supplier meet customer requirements for performance and integration
  • Take advantage of both breadth and depth of knowledge of an industry leader as you learn to implement aerospace standards and best practices.
  • Exercise troubleshooting skills as part of a multi-disciplined team to resolve real-time issues of fielded assets as they arise
  • Integrate complex sensing systems architecture into turbomachinery
  • Mentor and train less experienced engineers.

Required Qualifications

  • Bachelor's or Master's degree in engineering from an accredited university or college
  • Minimum of 7 years of experience in electrical system and component design
  • This role requires the successful candidate to obtain and maintain US Government Security Clearance; prerequisite for a security clearance is U.S. citizenship.

Desired Characteristics

  • Strong oral and written communication skills.
  • Strong interpersonal and leadership skills.
  • Demonstrated ability to analyze and resolve problems.
  • Demonstrated ability to lead programs / projects.
  • Ability to document, plan, market, and execute programs.
  • Established project management skills.

This role requires access to U.S. export-controlled information. Therefore, employment will be contingent upon the ability to prove that you meet the status of a U.S. Person as one of the following: U.S. lawful permanent resident, U.S. Citizen, have been granted asylee or refugee status (i.e., a protected individual under the Immigration and Naturalization Act, 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3)).

Additional Information

GE Aerospace offers a great work environment, professional development, challenging careers, and competitive compensation. GE Aerospace is an Equal Opportunity Employer . Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.

GE Aerospace will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States for this opening. Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a drug screen (as applicable).

Relocation Assistance Provided: Yes

About GE Aerospace

GE Aerospace

GE Aerospace is one of the world’s premier aerospace companies, specializing in the design, manufacturing, and servicing of jet engines, propulsion systems, and integrated aircraft technologies. The company supports both commercial aviation and defense customers, powering aircraft used by airlines, the U.S. military, and allied forces around the world. With a legacy rooted in over a century of aviation innovation, GE Aerospace plays a central role in advancing the future of flight across efficiency, performance, and sustainability.

For job seekers, GE Aerospace offers opportunities across a wide range of disciplines including engineering, software development, advanced manufacturing, supply chain, cybersecurity, and program management. Employees work on mission-critical systems such as commercial and military jet engines, avionics, propulsion technologies, and lifecycle support services. The company is especially attractive to engineers, veterans, and cleared professionals who want to work on complex, high-impact systems that directly support global aviation and national security missions.

Unlike many pure defense contractors or startup aerospace firms, GE Aerospace combines deep industrial scale with long-term research and development capabilities. Employees contribute to programs spanning next-generation engine efficiency, additive manufacturing, digital engineering, and AI-enabled maintenance systems that help airlines and militaries improve reliability and reduce downtime. This blend of cutting-edge innovation and large-scale production gives employees exposure to both advanced R&D and real-world deployment at global scale.

As demand grows for more efficient aircraft engines, expanded defense propulsion capabilities, and modernized aerospace systems, GE Aerospace continues to expand its workforce and invest heavily in future technologies. For professionals seeking a stable yet highly technical career in aerospace and defense—where engineering excellence meets global impact—GE Aerospace remains one of the most respected and enduring employers in the industry.

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